Full-Time

Manager – Supply Planning

Posted on 8/21/2024

Arc'teryx Equipment

Arc'teryx Equipment

1,001-5,000 employees

Premium outdoor apparel and gear provider

Compensation Overview

CA$104k - CA$130k/yr

Senior

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid role based out of North Vancouver office.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Management
SAP Products
Requirements
  • 5+ years’ experience in Supply Planning or equivalent Supply Chain position, preferably in Apparel or outdoor industry, including 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • Certifications in American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, or a project management designation
  • Strong SAP and Excel skills to manage data, generate insights, and enhance supply planning efficiency
  • Proven people management skills and the ability to lead, train and mentor individuals
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, and an ability to relate to all levels of stakeholders
  • Comfortable with a high growth environment and address ambiguity with positivity
  • Strong attention to detail and are comfortable working with high volumes of data
  • Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
  • Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
  • Able to balance autonomy and collaboration
  • Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
  • Seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment
  • Passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Responsibilities
  • Building, coaching and guiding a high performing team of contract factory planners who partner with Sourcing & Production Management teams to successfully deliver our product range from factory allocation to warehouse
  • Developing a team of problem solvers who translate buy plan requirements into optimized and executable production plans that effectively support service level objectives and reduce total supply chain costs
  • Managing the workload of the team to balance factory complexities, seasonal volume, individual strengths, and career development
  • Collaborating with the Sourcing team to develop and maintain multi-year capacity plans for all manufacturers and maintaining healthy capacity utilization rates
  • Collaborating closely with Merchandise Planning & Allocations teams to develop a procurement strategy for all global product categories, reconciling the supply chain constraints against the buy plan
  • Partnering with Merchandise Planning & Allocations to support inventory goals and objectives without comprising service levels, including Open to Buy tracking and other relevant inventory initiatives
  • Leading efforts to evolve and refine supply planning processes, implementing changes that drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  • Developing and standardizing role-specific processes and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency in supply planning activities
  • Implementing and managing change initiatives effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes within the team
  • Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of all factories and related processes to provide guidance and leadership to individual planners
  • Leading high performance against department KPIs, continuously evolving current metrics and developing new ones as the business requires
  • Continuously developing bench strength through development and maintenance of departmental SOPs, training documents and performance management
  • Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
  • Working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually)
  • Adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy

Arc'teryx specializes in high-performance outdoor apparel and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Their products are designed with advanced materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring they perform well in extreme conditions. Unlike many competitors, Arc'teryx focuses on technical excellence and direct-to-consumer sales, allowing them to maintain a strong connection with their customers. Their goal is to provide durable, quality gear while fostering community engagement through initiatives that connect diverse groups with outdoor activities.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaborations like with Atomic expand product offerings and customer reach.
  • Sustainable material innovation aligns with consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
  • Localized marketing strategies increase brand relevance in diverse markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from brands focusing on sustainability challenges Arc'teryx's market position.
  • New footwear models may struggle in a saturated market without clear differentiation.
  • Opening new stores could increase operational costs without guaranteed revenue growth.

What makes Arc'teryx Equipment unique

  • Arc'teryx excels in high-performance gear for extreme outdoor conditions.
  • The brand is renowned for meticulous design and advanced material use.
  • Arc'teryx's direct-to-consumer model enhances customer engagement and brand loyalty.

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Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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